How To Fix RS_LIGHT_BICS_API003 - Parameter &1 is unknown

RS_LIGHT_BICS_API003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_LIGHT_BICS_API - Lightweight BICS API Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Parameter &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_LIGHT_BICS_API003 - Parameter &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message RS_LIGHT_BICS_API003 with the description "Parameter &1 is unknown" typically occurs in the context of using the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) API, which is often related to issues in querying or retrieving data from SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that a parameter being passed to the BICS API is not recognized or is incorrectly specified. Common causes include:
  
  Typographical Errors: The parameter name may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Unsupported Parameters: The parameter being used may not be supported by the version of the BICS API you are using.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BICS connection or the underlying data source.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the BICS API may not be compatible with the data source or the parameters being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Parameter Names: Verify that the parameter names